Ikon + lake = ya. exactly.

[adeir]

So while on a week long camping trip in the wilderness of Algonquin Park in central Ontario, Canada, I thought it would be a good idea to take some photos of the incredibly still water and amazing shoreline from my canoe... with my brother in law (who is new to canoes). I'm sure you can see where this is going. If only I'd left it on the shore. Anyway, I've since bought a new Ikon, but I'm wondering what to do with the old one. It's been really good to me. I bought it used about two years ago and it's travelled the world over at least a few times. However, after a swim in the cold lake, the shutter is bent and won't cock, the electronics seem to be fried, and there's plenty of residue in the viewfinder. A trusted source here in Singapore (Chiif Cameras) suggested that "once in the lake, it's not worth fixing since it will never be the same". Any thoughts? I tend to agree with Chiif, but maybe it can be sold for parts? Sold to someone else who could fix it? Fixed and used as my backup camer? Paper weight? Bronzed? Family heirloom? Taken for a ride in a DeLorean complete with flux capacitor and taken back in time just far enough for me to get a clue as to what will inevitably happen when I take a camera in a canoe?

 

[SimonSawSunlight]

don't fix it, give it to your brother in law.
maybe tell him to document his canoeing progress with it.

 

[Moriturii]

Make a project out of it. Dismantle it to pieces, dry and clean everything put it together. Obviously you have to do research on how to do it, and try to find new electronics maybe, but hey, that's why it's a project 🙂

 

[morback]

don't fix it, give it to your brother in law.
maybe tell him to document his canoeing progress with it.

😀

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[Brian Legge]

Sorry to hear about that.

Sounds like an interesting project camera. I wish I had more knowledge about electronics as I only have experience with mechanical cameras. 🙂

 

[KenR]

I thought that fresh water doesn't kill the inards of cameras, only salt water. It may be worth getting a repair quote before tossing it.

 

[Stelios]

Some years ago I took my M6 in a canoe, thinking that even if it sinks the camera will still work, even without a light meter. I know. stupid thought. thankfully it didn't.

what does he mean "it will never be the same"? is it going to have issues even fixed?

 

[pagpow]

Oh my goodness. It seems like a miracle --

your brother-in-law survived the camera's dip in the lake?

Condolences on the camera.

 

[sojournerphoto]

I'd send it to Zeiss and ask what it would cost to fix.

Then you'll have two🙂

 

[adeir]

Thanks for the responses. After thinking it over, I'm going to send it to Zeiss for a quote. We'll see what happens to it after that... and to my brother-in-law.

 

[goo0h]

I was going to say: "keep it and learn how to adjust the rangefinder with it." However, I see you're sending it to Zeiss. I'd like to be there when they receive it. 😉

 

[filmfan]

I just took my M6 in a Kayak for a bit of Ocean exploration. This story makes me thank my lucky stars.

 

[v_roma]

I just came back from a week-long vacation by the lake and thought (often though never seriously) of taking my camera on the boat for some pictures. But I knew that the one time I took the camera with me would be the time that I would accidentally fall into the water or that I would somehow drop it in. I live by Murphy's law when it comes to these things.

 

[skibeerr]

Two years ago I went for a bit of surfing and rolling in my kayak, Wissant at the north (salty) sea Channel. Forgot to close the drybag of my cellphone so it sat in salt water for up to three hours.

Rinsed it in sweet water and left it to dry, I am still using it today.

Take it apart and try the same, what is there to lose?

 

[filmfan]

Two years ago I went for a bit of surfing and rolling in my kayak, Wissant at the north (salty) sea Channel. Forgot to close the drybag of my cellphone so it sat in salt water for up to three hours.

Rinsed it in sweet water and left it to dry, I am still using it today.

Try the same, what is there to lose?

I think his camera has already been sufficiently "rinsed"

 

[adeir]

So I got a reply from Zeiss in Japan yesterday...

"Unfortunately, we have to report to you that the damage on this camera body was very serious, and that we would not be able to conduct a repair job in a cost justifiable manner. It would require the replacement of view finder, shutter assembly, crank assembly, and electronic assembly, which would exceed the price of a new camera body."

Boo.

I have to say, though, that Zeiss replied to me emails very quickly, and also checked over the camera as soon as it arrived. Good thing I bought that new ZI a few weeks ago, or I'd be out of luck.

 

[sojournerphoto]

Sorry about the camera. Zeiss in Germany are good guys too.

Mike.

 

[MCTuomey]

living in a place with many public rivers, and being around canoes from a young age, i discovered and use inflatable dry bags for items like cameras. lashed to a thwart with cord or a large carabiner, they protect water-sensitive gear very well.

only saying this to suggest a way to avoid losing your 2nd ZI and continue to enjoy canoeing with 'bro.

 

[hellomikmik]

I was going to say: "keep it and learn how to adjust the rangefinder with it." However, I see you're sending it to Zeiss. I'd like to be there when they receive it. 😉

same advice.
some day you'll need some part - screw, eyepiece... whatever.